9.9

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
150 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Beetle engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 082004

Beetle

  • 200 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I put the car into drive it doesn't always accelerate as soon as I hit the gas pedal. I never know when it's going to happen and it's very nerve racking. It's most difficult in a parking lot.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 082003

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100 miles
Car intermittently fails to respond to the accelerator pedal - acceleration is delayed for several seconds - possibly by computer. I have had many close calls when pulling into traffic- car accelerates only when it is ready. I have requested repair every time the car is in for service. They say that they reset something and problem temporarily goes away. VW doesn't seem acknowledge this as a safety issue/concern. They didn't put the request in my last maintenance/computer write-up. I also head another customer, while at the dealer, ask about the same problem. VW should address this problem.

- Saugus, MA, USA

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